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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,481.44, 43,446.96 and 18,905.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,481.44, 43,446.96 and 18,905.92 is: 26,091.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,481.44 : 43,446.96 = 18,905.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,481.44/43,446.96 = 18,905.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,481.44x = 43,446.96 × 18,905.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,481.44x = 821,404,750.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,404,750.00/31,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,091.71

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